The team’s coach says they’re in a unique position to do well because unlike older junior athletes who might be in the midst of university exams, this team is still in high school allowing for plenty of ice time.

“The players improve a lot and improve very quickly, [and] they’re also very enthusiastic,” said Brian Rafuse, who is also the ice maker at Lakeshore Curling club.

He said letting younger teams into major competitions is only fair.

“If you’ve got the best team in the province, if you’re whatever age, you should be able to represent the province.”

Elsa Nauss, Kate Callaghan and Makayla Harnish are part of the youngest team to qualify for the provincial 2018 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. (Marina von Stackelberg/CBC)